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| Lake Champlain in April 2024 Upstate New York at Fort Saint Frederic |
The beautiful Chartreuse buds on the trees are everywhere. An audience waiting for a spring concert of leaves to begin playing in the wind is one of the many delights of the season of new growth.
So what's up?
Well, my 2024 change of lifestyle doesn't seem to be much different than 2023. The changes I have made are subtle.
For example, my attitude has improved as I am less tolerant of worrying too much over tiny things. If stress becomes too high, then nightmares will let me know when to make asjustments. I've discovered a color I look best wearing, navy blue. Not having bread every day doesn't ruin my life. Forgetting to buy ketchup so often is not a betrayal of the my New England (Boston Area) roots (of ketchup on most everything).
How is 2024 going for you? Noticed any changes in attitude? Menu? Fashion sense?
This year, I put a purchase limit to one pair of sandals. Pleased with my online thrift order, the sandals fit, but they need to stretch out to be comfortable. Given a strap does go over my arthritic toe, the limit on sandals is now at 3, with an emphasis on no straps across the big toe.
I've begun to put together a paint and picnic tote. The thrift store had a good selection of small well sealed containers that are perfect for fruit and veggies. I wish I bought a few more.
This summer, the goal is to prep 2 days of fruit and vegetables instead of preparing a single meal each day. The reduction of waste by doing that is a plus as too many times fruit and vegetables are pushed to the back of the fridge to be forgotten. If the weather is good, then I can quickly put together a picnic and be outdoors.
Have a Summery Thinking Weekend!
Browse fun tee shirts online
Bake carrots and apples
Sing to your garden space
Buy new garden gloves
Clean out your vehicle
Glue a together a collage
Take photos of tree buds
This sounds like good things are happening for you. I agree with preparing more than one meal at a time, so as not to forget produce while it's fresh.
ReplyDeleteLiz,
DeleteIt is horrible having to toss food that was once good. Not neglecting good food is a worthy goal.
Thanks for the suggestion to clean out my car. I just got a new starter, and wanted to wash and clean it inside and out. There's always something to do, and hard to catch up. ; )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
DeleteCatching up isn't easy.
The thing I forget about the car, is to wash the inside of the windows. lol
I agree about the beautiful spring foliage colours - it's my favourite time of the year and I think I like all the myriad of greens even more than the fall colours. They're so fleeting too so have to enjoy them while I can.
ReplyDeleteLucky you to be able to find shoes at the thriftie. Sadly I'm a size 11 and never can find any there. So....after over ten years of wear my runners have finally breathed their last (or at least so RC tells me....I would still wear them but I think he's ashamed to be seen with me). So had to order new ones and was astounded at the price. I refuse to buy cheapies because I know they won't last so I have to say the new ones had better last another ten years!
Maryanne,
DeleteTake a look at Poshmark, an online thrift website.
I've been shopping there for a few years. Amazing bargains when you set a budget and wait until you find the right item.
When you find sellers you like, then you can follow them.